Chief of Police John Zebrowski

Presenter: Det. Sgt. Jeffrey SpragueNarcotics BureauSayreville Police Department

“Molly” Presentation forAdministrators, Teachers

and Parents

Overview:To assist and provide

administration, teachers and parents with an insight and awareness of recent

use of the drug “Molly” (MDMA,

Ecstasy)

What is MDMA? Common Street Names

Molly Ecstasy

(Slang terms- E, XTC, X, LuvDrug, Rolling Face, Hug)

3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, a name that’s nearly as long as the all-night parties where MDMA is often used. That's why MDMA has been called a “club drug.” It has effects similar to those of other stimulants, and it often makes the person feel like everyone is his or her friend, even when that’s not the case.1

MDMA is man-made—it doesn't come from a plant like marijuana or tobacco. Other chemicals or substances—such as caffeine, dextromethorphan (found in some cough syrups), amphetamines, PCP, or cocaine—are sometimes added to, or substituted for, MDMA in Ecstasy or Molly tablets. Makers of MDMA can add anything they want to the drug, so its purity is always in question.

1http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/mdma-ecstasy-or-molly

What is Molly?Molly- originates from the word molecule.

A synthetic drug2

Powdered form of MDMA

Molecular compound found in ecstasy and often laced with other drugs.

Molly is called “pure ecstasy” but users have no idea what they are actually taking.

Can be laced with talcum powder and heroin.1

1http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/mdma-ecstasy-or-molly2www.cnn.com/2013/11/22/health/9-things-molly-drug/

Where Does Molly Come From?

A majority of Molly is created in laboratories in China and other makeshift labs.3

It is sold through the internet, other delivery services and it is shipped using middlemen in the United States and around the world. 3

3http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/ecstasy/what-is-ecstasy.html5http://www.csmonitor.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/content/2013/0905-mdma/16892021-

5-eng-US/0905-MDMA_full_600.jpg

The Use of MollyHow is Molly used?

Pills These pills can be different

colors, and sometimes have cartoon-like images on them. Some people take more than one pill at a time, called "bumping.”

Tablet

Capsule

Snorting

Small corner sections of plastic bags to be absorbed in the mouth

Swallowed in tissue paper

Prices range from $15 to $25 per pill

Who is using Molly?

Young first time drug4 abusers

Ages 12-24 3,4

Traditional Rave or EDM music fans

3http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/ecstasy/what-is-ecstasy.html4www.drugfree.org

Effects of Molly3

Impaired judgment

False sense of affection

Confusion

Depression*

Sleep problems

Severe anxiety*

Paranoia

Drug craving

Muscle tensions

Faintness, chills or swelling

Teeth clenching

Blurred vision

Nausea

Brain damage Thoughts and Memory Learning Sleep Emotion Degenerated nerve

branches/endings Brain “switchboard” is torn

apart then rewired backwards

Kidney failure

Hemorrhaging

Psychosis

Cardiovascular (heart/blood vessel) collapse

Death 3 http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/ecstasy/what-is-ecstasy.html

Short Term Long Term

Signs of Use:

Sweating and chills2

Jaw clenching/ teeth grinding2

Bizarre behavior2

Psychosis2

New or worsening depression2

Heavy water use

Muscle tension2

Rapid eye movement2

Increased use of Vick’s and face masks2

2www.cnn.com/2013/11/22/health/9-things-molly-drug/

Paraphernalia• Ring Pops

• Vick’s

• Pacifiers

• Face masks made out of beads

Where is Molly Used?Teen Nights

EDM & Techno concerts

Night club

What Can We Do?Administrators/

Teachers:

• Drug awareness lessons

• Continue programs

• Discussion time Q&A

• Counseling

Parents:

• Willingness to educate yourself (books & internet)

• Ask questions (school& law enforcement

• Learn from your children

Law Enforcement:

• Be available for all groups

• Talk to individuals involved

• Ongoing education

• School & Community programs

• Be PROACTIVE with a plan

*Keep open lines of communication for all involved!*

*Facts before acts!*